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    Final departure of Pope Benedict XVI

    By JannetWalsh  |  Posted February 28, 2013  |  Murdock, Minnesota
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     This is a response to this video from EWillies1961. JannetWalsh told me, 'As far at the world coverage of the resignation of the Pope on CNN and other news agencies, they understand the importance of news. Catholics, and non-Catholics are interested in where the next Pope will come from in the world. Maybe the next Pope will be from outside of Europe, time will tell.'
    - hhanks, CNN iReport producer

    By Jannet Walsh
    Murdock, Minn.

     

     

    I was moved to tears while watching on TV the final departure of Pope Benedict XVI from the Vatican on his final day as Pope.

    The world is watching this man that could be the age of their own grandfather step down as the Holy Father. As a Catholic, I found myself attached to every moment, watching to see this man as the spiritual leader to the world, even snapping a photo of my TV with my iPhone, as if I was really there in person.

    Today I watched history of the Pope that normally would only depart his office at the time of his death. This scholar, wise man, now retired Pope, could be giving more than the Church can understand at this moment. His early departure will be a significant mark in history.

    Catholic or not, the world will be wondering where the next Pope will come from in the world. Why not a non European? I only pray for the best selection for the next Pope.

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